Immigration & BorderAugust Sees Most Border Apprehensions in Fiscal Year
Daniel FriendSeptember 9, 2020
Border encounters reached nearly 50,000 in August, the highest since the fiscal year began last October.
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Immigration & BorderIssuesJuly Border Apprehensions Increase to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Notably in Rio Grande Valley
Daniel FriendAugust 10, 2020
U.S. border patrol encounters have increased to levels typical for a July before the pandemic, with the largest increase seen in the Rio Grande Valley.
Immigration & BorderIssuesJune Border Apprehensions of Single Adults Rise to Pre-Coronavirus Levels
Daniel FriendJuly 13, 2020
After a decline in border apprehensions amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the number of single adults apprehended in June set a record for the fiscal year.
Immigration & BorderIssuesApril Sees Lowest Southern Border Apprehensions in Three Years
Daniel FriendMay 15, 2020
Amidst the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, border apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border have reached a low not seen in three years.
FederalImmigration & BorderBorder Wall Contract Awarded for 14-Mile Section Near Laredo
Daniel FriendMay 11, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a new $275 million contract for the construction of a 14-mile long border wall section near Laredo.
EducationElections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker’s Race, Obamacare Battles, and School District Takeovers: Here’s What to Look for in 2020
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2020
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
In what may be one of the most watched congressional races in the country, incumbent Chip Roy will face Democratic challenger Wendy Davis in 2020.